Osgood Perkins

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Summary

Osgood “Oz” Perkins is an actor, writer, and director known for atmospheric horror films including The Blackcoat’s Daughter, Gretel & Hansel, Longlegs, and The Monkey. His work often explores family relationships, grief, death, and women confronting danger or seeking agency. In discussing Gretel & Hansel, he described a woman finding her own power as a compelling starting point for a story; in 2025, he described Keeper as a depiction of misogyny and toxic masculinity. He has also publicly condemned anti-trans views. No public partisan campaigning, political affiliations, or DEI roles are on record.